In pictures: Refreshing rain in Dubai and Sharjah

Both residents of Dubai and Sharjah were pleasantly surprised in the afternoon by a gentle drizzle that turned into a cooling shower on Sunday. | Above: A pedestrian uses his umbrella to keep from getting wet in Sharjah.

Refreshing though it may be, some Sharjah residents had to scramble, using makeshift umbrellas as the rain came pouring down.

The rain in Sharjah is part nature, part nurture. While the environmental conditions are conducive to stormy weather, the UAE is also undertaking a cloud-seeding programme at the moment.

As rain fell in Dubai, motorists had to contend with tougher road conditions. Officials called for caution while driving.

Children enjoy the pleasant weather in Sharjah.

Some parts of UAE are gearing up for another day of rainfall tomorrow.

A good idea when on the road when it's pouring is to slow down - it's easier for accidents to occur when patches of road are wet and slippery.

Come rain or shine, UAE's delivery men will stay on the roads. Here's a photo of a couple of delivery bikes awaiting their riders who are undoubtedly dropping off their packages.

A pedestrian crosses a road in Dubai with puddles of rain water.

With blue-grey skies and a healthy dollop of rain, Dubai really is at its most picturesque.

Slow down when driving on a rainy day - it's tougher than it looks.

Grey clouds gathered creating a cozy vibe and cool afternoon in Sharjah before the rain set in.